Sage & Smudge: The Ultimate Guide

Of the books that I've read/skimmed on smudging, Sage & Smudge certainly seems to provide the most in-depth coverage about Native American smudging rituals and the herbs most often used.

The chapter that I found to be the weakest is Chapter 6: Unable to Smudge? Although there is some helpful information to be found in this chapter, this chapter does not include any accurate references to the use of pure essential oils (i.e. Sage Essential Oil) and using it in place of smudge sticks when smudging isn't possible. Instead, the author states: "...Sage and herbs of all kinds have been used down through the ages as 'scent' or as essences in 'perfume.'" Although true, the terms "scent" and "perfume" are typically used to describe synthetic fragrances. Ronngren overlooked an opportunity to more thoroughly describe essential oils and particular ways they can be used when smudging isn't possible.

One other quibble that I have about Sage & Smudge is that it does not provide the botanical names for the herbs. There are different types of cedar and sage, for instance, and the novice can't be expected to immediately realize this. Sacred Smoke by Harvest McCampbell includes more herbs and mentions the botanical names for them.

Sage & Smudge: The Ultimate Guide does seem to be the "ultimate" guide on the subject, and I applaud the author and publisher for not using the frequently overused term "complete" in the title. If you would like to purchase or read just one book on the topic, this Sage & Smudge is the ideal choice. No book can contain everything there is to know on a subject, and for that reason, I also recommend picking up a copy of the book Sacred Smoke by Harvest McCampbell.

Table of Contents for Sage & Smudge: The Ultimate Guide:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Sacred Smoke

Sage

Cedar

Sweet Grass

Tobacco

Juniper

Lavender

Mugwort

Rosemary

Thyme

Chapter 2: Personal Sage and Smudge Rituals

Chapter 3: When? - "Time is of the Essence!"

New Moon

First Quarter Moon

Full Moon

Last Quarter Moon

Other Times

Chapter 4: Where? - Defining "Personal Space"

Chapter 5: How? - Practical Tips for Using Sage and Smudge

Practical Tips

Tools

Using Sage and Smudge Wands and Sticks

Using Loose Sage and Other Herbs

Lighting Sage and Smudge

Color Choices

Primary Colors

The Red Family

The Blue Family

The Yellow Family

When Color "Families" Combine

Checklist for Sage and Smudge Rituals

Chapter 6: Unable to Smudge?

Chapter 7: Clearing Your Bedroom

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Simple Bedroom Clearings

Personal Clearing

Complete Bedroom Clearing

Chapter 8: Clearing and Healing Your Home Environment

To Think About

Tips and Tools

General Outline for a House Clearing and Healing Ritual

Chapter 9: Clearing and Healing Common Areas in Your Home

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Chapter 10: Clearing and Protecting Your Vehicle

Part I: Clearing the Garage (or parking space)

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Part II: Clearing a Vehicle

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Part III: Bicycles, Motorbikes or Mopeds

Chapter 11: Sage and Smudge Personal Possessions

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Chapter 12: Personal Sage and Smudge Rituals

To Think About

Tips and Tools

Quick Personal Sage and Smudge Ritual

Full Personal Sage and Smudge Clearing and Healing Ritual

Other Personal Sage and Smudge Rituals

101 Personal Sage and Smudge Rituals

Bibliography

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